Muscles of the Gluteal Region

The gluteal is the region behind the pelvic girdle, located at the proximal side of the femur and upper leg. This is where some of the largest muscles are located, with the gluteus maximus being the largest of all the muscles in the human body.

Here is a list of all the muscles in the gluteal region:

  1. Tensor fasciae latae
  2. Gluteal Muscles
    1. Gluteus maximus
    2. Gluteus medius
    3. Gluteus minimus

Lateral Rotator Group

  1. Piriformis
  2. Obturator externus
  3. Superior gemellus
    1. Obturator internus
    2. Inferior gemellus
    3. Quadratus femoris